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NETWATCH
More Heavy Haulage at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGY5YqhIqH0
From Road to Rail at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLQ9ELT6GZk
(Martin Miller)
HST 40th Birthday run to Swansea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPj88S1sBis
Inside Landore HST Depot 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPj88S1sBis
HST Power Car Moves in 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNuMBxonFik&feature=youtu.be
(Mike Wilcock)
5043 tears up the GW and Cotswold main lines - The Cotswold Explorer, 8th October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugY2OQ74jY
Great Central Railway Autumn Gala, 8th October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVhgsYyUJzA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBRGHIppong
Severn Valley Railway Blue Timetable, 27th September
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ZmCUu0Sd0
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Autumn Steam, Spectacular 2016
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqi-sa-oIbs
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Autumn Steam Gala Day 1, 30th September
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pisQNglMLM0
Steam Trains Over The Murray River - SRV Echuca-Barnes Shuttles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9nNdRexKAI
Faszination Dampfloks mit schwerem Güterzug, 52 8079-7 u. 52 8075-1 mit 1600 t Zug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6jMEXnZ9eg
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Relics from cable haulage at Euston
http://www.railengineer.uk/2016/10/04/come-hell-or-high-water/
Possible effects of Brexit on signalling development
http://www.railengineer.uk/2016/10/06/brexit-signalling-implications-for-the-uk/
SS Freshspring restoration
http://tinyurl.com/zf8rddt
50 years since closure of Aust ferry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37611451
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Saying goodbye to the traditional railway signal boxes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37602290
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
St Pancras Old Church, Purchese Street, Gas And Coal Works
http://alondoninheritance.com/london-churches/st-pancras-old-church/
5043 thrashes up Sapperton Bank with The Cotswold Explorer, 8th October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFpep3XAALU
Clipper Ship City of Adelaide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po9uSxB8AiA
The Engines of the Titanic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptDFqY-0Do8
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
The art of map making
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/37613934
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IN THE NEWS
HS2 will be built – ministers speech
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/we-will-build-hs2
Easier, cheaper travel needs joined-up government thinking
http://tinyurl.com/gmau724
Rail union caves in but strikes go ahead
http://tinyurl.com/jexjest
Southern Rail strike: Passengers plead for end to 'chaos'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37611787
Failure of latest round of GTR / RMT talks
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37628110
MPs urge ministers to 'get a grip' in midst of Southern strike woes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37650531
Thameslink cancellation due to offensive graffiti on train
http://tinyurl.com/gwxewl8
Rail replacement bus roof ripped off after it crashed into bridge
http://tinyurl.com/hnjw7m3
Potter Logistics’ Ely rail freight terminal growth on track
http://tinyurl.com/jaydk3p
Network Rail extends Martins Heron station platforms in Berkshire
http://tinyurl.com/hc2vj37
Trespass causes delays at Hatfield
http://tinyurl.com/hghtgee
Fate of Wolverton, the World’s oldest standard gauge railway works to be decided this month?
http://tinyurl.com/hts7aww
Virgin Trains recruiting £57,000 drivers for east coast line
http://tinyurl.com/jrcqbsx
French train firm unveils plans for £20m plant in north-west England
http://tinyurl.com/hy8cqfc
New scaffolding measure saves NR £9.5m and prevents Liverpool service closures
http://tinyurl.com/jv4lhyu
Campaign to reopen Queensbury Tunnel near Bradford
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37605963
Passenger service on the Blythe & Tyne to be restored
http://tinyurl.com/ju6dsgb
Plans lodged for new Inverness Airport rail station
http://tinyurl.com/jrl9edk
Life for commuters on Scotland's over-crowded trains
http://tinyurl.com/gmhzwyh
Scottish electrification suffers delays as NR withdraws planning application
http://tinyurl.com/j7jn7lr
ScotRail warn of disruption during central belt upgrade works
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-37629687
ScotRail to spend £100,000 on 'secret shoppers'
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14798239.Secret_shoppers_to_ride_the_rails/
ScotRail Alliance 'committed' to Far North Line
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37632614
Line reopens after Barmouth bridge fire damage
http://cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=108829
https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/10/10-welsh-viaduct-reopens-after-fire.html
Contenders named for next Welsh franchise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-37634693
http://tinyurl.com/hhfh78a
Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options
http://tinyurl.com/hhy5zu3
Rail electrification still a top priority, Cairns says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-37632117
Official opening for Norden level crossing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-37564421
Dawlish coaches for sale
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-44761167.html
Campaign to save the iconic Camping Carriages at Dawlish Warren
https://starcrosshistory.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/campaign-to-save-iconic-camping.html
Eurostar Amsterdam timetable emerges
http://tinyurl.com/haj7omo
Eurostar to cut services and jobs
http://tinyurl.com/zwq5yqf
Albula Tunnel works web cam
http://albulatunnel.roundshot.co/
OBB to take over DB City Night Line services.
http://tinyurl.com/zpdz5zq
Modular loco under development
http://tinyurl.com/hm9lwnv
Polish electro-diesel to be developed
http://tinyurl.com/j726kpc
Train derails near New York, injuring dozens
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37599557
And alternative service arrangements
http://www.mta.info/news/2016/10/09/lirr-service-changes
New Potash wagon delivery started
http://tinyurl.com/zze78dd
Parcel van development for service between China, Russia & Europe
http://tinyurl.com/hygwagv
Insect killing train being operated by Northern Railway of India
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/terminator-on-wheels.html
Night Tube to launch on Northern Line in November
http://tinyurl.com/h2nmtn7
New Tube map launched to help get Londoners walking
http://tinyurl.com/hcwoej5
Blackpool tram sets sail once again
http://tinyurl.com/gvw6whl
Planning permission sought for Birmingham HS2 tram extension
http://tinyurl.com/zy9eq7g
Green light for new Trafford Park Metrolink line
http://www.metrolink.co.uk/pages/news.aspx?newsID=388
Consultation over new Tyne & Wear metro rolling stock
http://tinyurl.com/jfeo3d3
Cardiff council is to investigate the possibility of trams running through the city centre
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/trams-cardiff-city-centre-could-11995233
Expression of Interest invited for extension of Boston Light Rapid Transit
http://tinyurl.com/hpzaeat
Electric cars set to get road priority in clean air zones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37654584
Bus accident in Jedburgh
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-37642598
Objections made to Silvertown Tunnel at open floor hearings
http://tinyurl.com/js4cvuv
Failed bridge demolition in Arkansas
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37630823
BMW reveals helmet-free motorcycle concept
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37632066
Rochdale canal reopens after repairs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37640600
Hampshire's Hythe Ferry service future in doubt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-37583284
Replica spitfire built in Cornwall as thank you for WW2 help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-37368295
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Mike Prince, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
15/10/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 0720-0755
"Terminus" 1961 John Schlesinger movie - Waterloo Station
15/10/16 Channel 4 1900-2000
"The Crossrail Discovery: London's Lost Graveyard"
15/10/16 Channel 4 2000-2100
"Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson" 1/3
15/10/16 BBC Radio 4 2000-2100
"Song of the Singer Sewing Machine"
15/10/16 Channel 5 2230-2330
"Britain's Greatest Bridges" 1/6
17/10/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 0340-0500
"The Last Journey" 1935 drama featuring suicidal driver filmed on the GWR
17/10/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 1040-1210
"The Flying Scot" 1957 A daring robbery on the "Flying Scot"
17/10/16 BBC2 1930-2000
"Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury" The Caledonian Canal
18/10/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 0310-0440
"The Flying Scot" 1957 A daring robbery on the "Flying Scot"
18/10/16 BBC2 1930-2000
"Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury" The Worcester & Birmingham Canal
18/10/16 BBC2 2100-2200
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" 5/6 Riga to Tampere
19/10/16 BBC2 1930-2000
"Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury" The Kennet & Avon Canal
19/10/16 BBC2 2100-2200
"Timeshift: Bridging the Gap - How the Severn Bridge Was Built"
20/10/16 Channel 5 1900-2000
"The Tube: Going Underground" 6/8
20/10/16 BBC4 2000-2030
"Railways: the Making of a Nation" The New Commuters
20/10/16 BBC4 2200-2300
"A Very British Map: the Ordnance Survey Story"
21/10/16 Channel 5 2000-2100
"The Cars that Made Britain Great" 8/8
21/10/16 Channel 5 2100-2200
"Britain's Greatest Bridges" 2/6
Thanks to Simon Moppett for additional information this week
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes
Until- Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition
16/10/16 Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
http://www.midlandsmodelengineering.co.uk
14/10/16- Swanage Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
15/10/16
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk
14/10/16- Nene Valley Railway: Diesel Gala
15/10/16
http://www.nvr.org.uk
15/10/16 Romsey Signal Box open day
Adult: £2.50 (£3.00 if gift-aided), Child: free
1200-1600
Limited parking - see website for details
Brick Lane, Romsey - use sat-nav SO51 8LG
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
15/10/16 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Jazz & Chips Evening Land Cruise
http://www.e-v-r.com
15/10/16 Llangollen Railway: Real Ale Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
15/10/16- Isle of Wight Bus Museum: Beer & Buses
16/10/16
http://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk/
http://tinyurl.com/j87kys8
15/10/16- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Annual Model Railway Exhibition
16/10/16
http://www.e-v-r.com
15/10/16- The National Festival of Railway Modelling
16/10/16 East of England Showground, PE2 6XE
http://www.model-railway-shows.co.uk
15/10/16- Epping Ongar Railway: Autumn Diesel Gala
16/10/16
http://www.eorailway.co.uk
15/10/16- 30th Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition
16/10/16 Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, Bridge Road, Landaf North, Cardiff, CF14 2JL
Admission £5.00, under 12s free but have to be accompanied by an adult
http://www.cardiffmodelrailwayshow.co.uk/
17/10/16 Waterside Community Railway Project Supporters Meeting
Hythe & Dibden Community Centre, Brinton Lane, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DU
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
http://www.facebook.com/WatersideRailwayPassengerService/
17/10/16 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
"Railways in Southampton" by Gordon Adams
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
17/10/16 Friends of Cromford Canal
Ironville Church Hall, Casson St, Ironville, NG16 5NN
Starts 1930
"The Pentrich Revolution" by Michael Parkin
http://www.cromfordcanal.info/
21/10/16- Mid Hants Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
23/10/16
http://www.watercressline.co.uk
22/10/16- Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Cotswold Food & Drink Fayre
23/10/16
http://www.gwsr.com
22/10/16- Severn Valley Railway: Christmas Gift Fayre
23/10/16
http://www.svr.co.uk
22/10/16- Llangollen Railway: A Day Out With Thomas
23/10/16
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
22/10/16- Bure Valley Railway: Spooky Express
30/10/16
http://www.bvrw.co.uk
23/10/16- Llanberis Lake Railway: Hallowe'en Hunt
29/10/16
http://www.lake-railway.co.uk
27/10/16 Welsh Highland Railway: Hallowe'en Train
http://www.festrail.co.uk
27/10/16- Severn Valley Railway: Ghost Trains
29/10/16
http://www.svr.co.uk
27/10/16- Ffestiniog Railway: Hallowe'en Trains
29/10/16
http://www.festrail.co.uk
27/10/16- Vale of Rheidol Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Train
29/10/16
http://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
28/10/16- Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam
30/10/16
http://www.bluebell-railway.com
28/10/16 Talyllyn Railway: Hallowe'en Steam & Scream!
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
29/10/16 Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Hallowe'en Special - 1800-2000
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
29/10/16 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Steam & Scream
http://www.gwsr.com
29/10/16 Welsh Highland Heritage Railway: Hallowe'en Evening
http://www.whr.co.uk
29/10/16- Foxfield Railway: Hallowe'en Specials
30/10/16
http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/
29/10/16- Cromford Canal Horse Day and Leawood Pump Steaming Day
30/10/16
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
30/10/16 Reading Vintage Toy Fair & Exhibition
Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
1030-1500
Adult: £3.50, Under-14: Free, Family (2+2): £7/00
Early entry - from 0800: £10, from 0930: £7.00
30/10/16 South Tynedale Railway: Hallowe'en
http://www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
30/10/16 Llangollen Railway: Hallowe'en Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
30/10/16- Talyllyn Railway: Hallowe'en Steam & Scream!
31/10/16
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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